The 105th SFG meeting took place on Thursday 21 October 2021 and focused on “Valuing and protecting freshwaters: the role of science, policy and practice”. It was coordinated by Dr Louise Lavictoire from the Freshwater Biological Association.
Our meetings showcase work undertaken by a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds and career profiles across the SFG community. We also have key updates from our SFG Action Teams, SFG Members and SFG Coordinator.
The social media hashtag for this SFG meeting was #SFG105.
Foreword from SFG Guest Coordinator Louise Lavictoire (@DrLouLavictoire)
This virtual themed SFG 105th meeting is hosted by Laurence Carvalho (UKCEH, @LacLaurence @UK_CEH) and brought to you by Louise Lavictoire (FBA). With special thanks to Kerr Adams (University of Edinburgh, @KerrAdams10), and the SFG Team, for support. The purpose of the day is to bring the SFG community together to learn from work undertaken and perspectives on freshwaters across the science, policy and practice interface.
This bespoke knowledge-exchange opportunity will help promote expertise and collaboration on a wide range of issues related to the freshwater environment – one of Scotland’s most precious natural resources. Email scottishfreshwatergroup@gmail.com for details of how to join on the day via Zoom.
SFG Agenda Theme – “Valuing and protecting freshwaters: the role of science, policy and practice”
09:50 Zoom waiting room opens – we warmly invite SFG members to join early on the day
10:00 SFG 105 Welcome, Theme & Introductions
- Pauline Lang, Scottish Freshwater Group (@Dr_LangP @Scottish_FwGrp)
- Louise Lavictoire, Freshwater Biological Association (@DrLouLavictoire @freshwaterbio)
Morning session – Chaired by Louise Lavictoire, with support from Kerr Adams
10:10 Bob Ferrier (Centre of Expertise for Waters, @ferrier_bob @CREW_waters) – Valuing water: making knowledge count
10:40 Jenny Rowbottom (University of Lincoln) – Developing a Multi Actor Platform in a mature farmer engagement arena [PDF]
11:00 Jonny Archer (University of Glasgow, @JarcherP) – River and coastal marine habitat use by sea trout (Salmo trutta) from the River Dee
11:20 Rebecca Lewis (Buglife, @BeckL76388162 @on_esk) – Raising the Lothian Esk: A People’s Project, Stage One
11:40 Susan Cooksley (James Hutton Institute, @SusanLCooksley) – Easter Beltie Restoration Project
12:10 Lunch Break (50 mins)
Afternoon session – Chaired by Louise Lavictoire, with support from Kerr Adams
13:00 SFG Posters (Various Presenters) – 1 min bite-size tasters & virtual breakout rooms. See below for links to posters and videos.
13:50 David de la Haye (Newcastle University, @DJCdelaHaye) – The Boatmen of Garten: Exploring underwater soundscapes in the Cairngorms National Park (video). View the presentation on PDF.
14:00 Mattie O'Hare – (Cbec Eco-engineering UK Lrd, @cbecUK) – Integrating science and practice for the effective delivery of a 'nature-based' approach to the sustainable management of the freshwater resource [PDF]
14:30 Ed Curley (University of Glasgow, @Musseling_In) – Developing novel methods to understand organism interactions with flow: perspectives from the freshwater pearl mussel
15:00 Iain Gunn (UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology) – Reversing the decline of a threatened aquatic native plant, the Slender Naiad [PDF]
15:30 SFG Action Team Updates
15:45 SFG Reflections, Announcements & Meeting Close
Next meeting of the Scottish Freshwater Group will be held on Thursday 21 April 2022. The default plan is for this event is to go ahead as a full day virtual SFG meeting agenda.